The Art of Living · A Space Amidst Nature

A space amidst nature.

Eleven acres of forest near Chandigarh — blessed by Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji. A sanctuary for breath, meditation and seva, open to seekers, families and youth.

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11 acres of forest Bardar · near New Chandigarh Open to all

About Harivan Ashram

Eleven acres of forest, breath, and silence near Chandigarh.

Harivan Ashram is the Art of Living's Tricity centre in North India — set on eleven acres of vibrant land surrounded by lush forest in Bardar village, near New Chandigarh.

It is a sanctuary for stillness, sadhana and seva. Our intent is gentle and clear: nourish body, mind and spirit, and let inner transformation become societal transformation.

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Amidst Nature

Eleven acres of forest, fresh air and quiet — the natural classroom for meditation and breath.

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Art of Living

A wing of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji's global movement — open to all, rooted in service.

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Volunteers & Seva

A growing community of volunteers serving the surrounding villages with wisdom, time and skills.

Our Inspiration

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

The world is a mixture of joy and sorrow. Celebrate when you have joy, and when you have sorrow, have the faith that this will also pass.

— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji

A spiritual teacher, humanitarian and ambassador of peace, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji has touched the lives of over 800 million people across 180 countries. His vision of a violence-free, stress-free society inspires every breath we take at Harivan.

Through The Art of Living, Gurudev has revived ancient breath-based practices such as Sudarshan Kriya, making meditation and inner calm accessible to people of every faith, age and background.

His humanitarian work spans conflict resolution, trauma relief, education for tribal children, prisoner rehabilitation, environmental care and inter-faith dialogue — always rooted in the message that inner peace is the basis of outer peace.

About The Art of Living

The Art of Living, founded in 1981, is one of the world's largest volunteer-based humanitarian and educational NGOs — present across 180 countries with programs in breath, meditation, leadership and rural development.

gurudev.artofliving.org artofliving.org

Event Gallery

A year of breath, devotion and seva.

From village satsangs to Vedic homas — Harivan has hosted thousands in community celebration. A glimpse of what's been unfolding.

Navratri Celebration

Three days of sacred homas by Vedic Pandits, joined by hundreds of villagers and volunteers. A devotion-filled atmosphere.
Somnath Ji Jyotirlinga Darshan

Thousands of villagers and our Art of Living family came together for an unforgettable Shobha Yatra and darshan event at Harivan.
Volunteer Sunday

Long Sudarshan Kriya, a warm breakfast and a volunteer meet — building Harivan with all of us together.
Daily & Weekly Satsang

Evening satsangs by Swamiji at the ashram, weekly satsangs across nearby villages, and a Sunday follow-up since 15 March 2026.

Happy faces

Volunteers, devotees, friends.

The real ashram is its people — bright moments from gatherings, yatras and seva at Harivan.

Upcoming · Residential

Youth Leadership Training Program

A transformative residential journey of breath, meditation, leadership and seva — held in the calm of Harivan's 11-acre forest setting.

Dates: 23 – 29 May 2026
Duration: 7 Days · Residential
Age group: 18 – 35 years
Contribution: ₹1,000 contribution

Conducted by Vinay Sukhija ji & Harveen Sukhija ji

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A glimpse of YLTP at Harivan

Glimpses · Reels

Moments from the ashram.

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Gallery

A walk through Harivan.

Resident Teacher

Brahmachari Nripen Das ji

Originally from Assam, he began his journey in 2011 as a full-time volunteer at the Bengaluru Ashram, serving across multiple departments. From 2015–2021, he contributed as an Ayurvedic practitioner in Panchakarma and Naturopathy.

He has completed his Brahmachari training, serving people and society with joy and dedication. Embodying simplicity, sincerity, and committed seva, he manages AOL Tricity - Harivan Ashram with Gurudev's blessings.

Contact: +91 91 1571 9933

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@harivanashram on Instagram.

Day-to-day moments, satsang clips and event updates — all in one place.

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Nirman Seva

Let us build this divine space together!

We are lovingly expanding Harivan Ashram near New Chandigarh to create a beautiful sanctuary for Art of Living courses, Meditation, Yoga, Satsang, and Seva 🧘‍♀️✨

We warmly invite you to become a part of this sacred Nirman Seva and help us build a true “Lighthouse of Peace & Tranquility” 🌸

🏛️ Shanti Mantap

Support the construction of our main Meditation & Satsang Hall.
🛌 Atithi Nivas

Sponsor cottage tents and essential accessories for seekers and volunteers.
🥗 Annapurna Kitchen

Contribute towards a modern Satvic kitchen and dining facility.
🌳 Prakriti Seva

Help create green gardens, solar power systems, tree plantations, and peaceful zen walking trails.